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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1903
Page
7
Notice states the Miskneas office hours from 8 am to 6 pm daily except Sunday with Sunday hours 10 am to noon and advises advertisers that all changes for the evening paper must be made by day prior. It lists business office contact and operator rings for urgent inquiries.
A jumble of notices, advertisements, and society items from Ogden and Provo events. Mentions a Provo excursion April 6 via K G W Ry at 4 PM, a ball in Provo, local livery notices, and court actions including alimony awards. References to church activities, real estate, and local helpers.
Shoes claim to cut family expenses with affordable Hamilton Brown Shoes for ladies, gents, and children. The ad touts the Margast Shoe House as world’s best, selling at a claimed fair price with quality. It also promotes notions and furnishings alongside shoes.
Invitations for the wedding of Hugh A. Trit of Seattle and Mah Elizabeth, daughter of a prominent Sound City family, are noted amid a long listing of local purchases, social gatherings, and fraternal activities. References include a grand ball at Couley’s and membership drives, with dense ad-like chatter on seeds, groceries, and community notices.
District attorney Neboker led a party through the Southern Republic to study cattle trade and fruit production. The journey covered topography, resources, and employment prospects for Americans, with plans to experiment in cattle breeding and potential business openings, while noting tourism and facilities for foreign visitors.
The county commissioners held an executive session and discussed legislative work. The committee, including Joseph Signford and Clerk Hollingworth, reviewed plans for abolishing the poors department and creating a new commissioner of poor relief. Stanford elected deputy, Sinker appointed, Wolff reappointed, Volkman named to Pain City post. Jail improvements projected for next Monday.
Sanitary inspector reports improved conditions in Ogden and a decline in contagious diseases. In the past month 46 cases were quarantined including scarlet fever measles diphtheria and smallpox with 35 deaths recorded. Transients comprise a large share of cases linked to railroad improvement camps and related mortality.
Real estate transfers recorded with county recorder Tobias Weber show Lanier and others selling parcels to C Le Dowling. Listings mention additions and assorted lots in Childs addition with totals around $43.33 and $250 for various pieces of property.
An upcoming Tolstoi performance titled Hesuereetion will be shown at the Grond on Christmas Day. The piece promises one of the most ambitious sermons on modern societal issues and the role of women, drawn from Tolstai and linked predecessors.
Miss Nance O Neil the world famous tragedienne will make her last appearance opening at the Grand Opera House Various booking plans show she will star in Sudermann's Magda A tale of rebellion and passion with a powerful dramatic portrayal praised for its emotional intensity and strong character study
Ogden City officials discuss funding for a proposed waterworks project led by Mayor Soudy. A heated exchange reveals doubts over labor costs, contracts, and responsibility for utility upkeep as committees review terms and a water system proposal progresses through the council.
An Ogden, Utah, youth named Warren Gemly Child Jr. was advanced for a naval cadet appointment after a competitive examination in Salt Lake City. Congressman Howell indicated the appointing authority would select Child, with commendations noted by officials though some exam results were delayed and not all names were finalized.
Residents urged to tidy back yards and remove debris as the health board approved a new cleanup plan. A duty to inspect properties was established with penalties for noncompliance, aiming to improve neighborhood appearance and safety by a set deadline.
A chaotic municipal court matinee saw multiple defendants charged with concealed weapons and related offenses. One man pled guilty to carrying a concealed weapon while others faced varied verdicts and lengthy procedure notes.
Probate matters list numerous estates with petitions for administration guardianship and probation of wills hearing dates and extended deadlines. Executors and administrators named include Binith Wilkon Disney and others with orders for inventories bonds and account approvals.
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